Praise from a first-time market visitor

It was my first time at the market and had a great time ... I had donated a Freestyle Crochet blanket that i did myself, and saw how fast it went, plus some jewellery i had, and thus will have to remember for next time ...

One of the books that i donated my daughter ended up taking (too funny), not knowing that it was one i donated ... 

Mary  -- First time customer at your great free market

Scenes from the December 1st Outdoor Market

The December 1^st Really Really Free Market was another successful event made wonderful by the love and support of its enthusiasts and Campbell Park! This was our first outdoor winter market and despite the chilly weather, we had a good turnout and a warm campfire that kept us and our spirits toasty all day!  Thanks again to those people who donated firewood, tended to the fire, and sang sweet music to us by the heat!

It was great to see people who had been to the RRFM before and to meet new visitors.   A few first-timers were walking along Campbell Ave and noticed our sandwich board and were quickly drawn in by the cozy campfire smell and crowd of people enjoying some hot chocolate while exploring winter clothes, stacks of books, computer stuff, a bike rack, holiday decorations and supplies, and even a wooden toddler’s sled!  Thank you Campbell Park Staff for what seemed like a never-ending pot of hot chocolate and some tasty cookies.

We had a few people sign up for our monthly newsletter and some to volunteer for the RRFM.  Two people stated they would like to share skills and provide free services at the next Market (hint hint: don’t pack those bicycles away too quickly!).  We always appreciate the support and helping hands!  If you would like to get involved or find out more about us, please send a friendly email to rrfmarket@gmail.com.

Happy Holidays everyone and see you on January 5^th!

(Here's a peek of what it looked and felt like on December 1st:)

Our first indoor market at the Park!

Saturday, November 3, the weather was friendlier than we expected, the sun keeping watch over us almost all day. But just to be safe, and foster mingling and conversation (which was so great to see happen), this time we set up the market  indoors. Thanks go out to Campbell Park for allowing us to use their warm and cozy community space.

The turnout was great. We had first-timers (one of which was walking by with her partner and upon seeing the sign, recalled the Really Really Free Market she had been in Singapore and wanted to check us out), second-timers, third-timers, fourth-timers, and fifth-timers.  Many participants came more than once during the day.

We also met the facilitator and some members of a meetup group named Budget. We found out that when the facilitator discovered us online, she immediately added it to her line-up of free and low-cost events in Toronto. It's exhilirating to hear of all the places that advertise us without us even knowing about it. Last month for example, we found out that someone had added us to the Couchsurfers' events list. We have been also very fortunate to be mentioned several times on CBC Radio One, among many other media outlets.

Here are a few scenes from our November market. We would love to add photos taken at the market by other market participants.Please e-mail us your photos, or share them on Facebook!